Report: FEMA still shaky with aid distribution updated Wed, June 18, 2008
Even as FEMA rushes sandbags, generators and pumps to the flooded Midwest, a government report questions the agency's ability to distribute relief supplies effectively during major disasters.
5 accused of starting Malibu wildfire updated Fri, December 14, 2007
Five men are accused of starting a massive Malibu wildfire at that destroyed more than 50 homes and forced about 15,000 people to evacuate.
Warrants issued in Malibu wildfire probe updated Thu, December 13, 2007
Arrest warrants have been issued for five men accused of starting a massive wildfire at Malibu State Park that destroyed more than 50 homes in November, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said.
Firefighters close to containing Malibu fire updated Mon, November 26, 2007
Firefighters expected to fully contain on Monday a fire that tore through Malibu's canyons and hills over the weekend, destroying more than 50 homes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
Campfire may have started Malibu blaze, investigators say updated Sun, November 25, 2007
A campfire set by people "partying" in the woods may have started a huge wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes near Malibu, California, on Saturday.
Day brings turkey, pigskin and many thanks updated Thu, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Day 2007 arrived with the usual menu of turkey, football, friends and family. On tap for dessert: naps.
Activists struggle to get climate change on political front burner updated Mon, November 19, 2007
Environmental activists are frustrated. They can't get the issue of global warming into the presidential campaign.
